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Neighbor kid was over to play. she coughed a single dry cough every little bit. does this sound like it would be contagious? worried baby will getsick

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

If no other: symptoms I suspect this is not an infectious illness but rather allergic.

Answered 12/6/2014

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